Green River Killer Gary Ridgway: Photos from the archives

Photos from the decades-long investigation into the Green River killings, and the prosecution of Gary Ridgway.

By BY LEVI PULKKINEN

Photo: Paul Joseph Brown/Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Gary Ridgway, pictured as a sophomore at Tyee High School.

Gary Ridgway, pictured as a sophomore at Tyee High School.

Gary Ridgway, pictured as a sophomore at Tyee High School. Photo-3338829.73393 - seattlepi.com

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Officials remove the body of 16-year-old Wendy Lee Coffield from the Green River on July 15, 1982. The discovery of the body behind a meat packing plant was the first clue police had to the developing nightmare of the Green River serieal killer's actions. Photo filed July 15, 1982. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Officials remove the body of 16-year-old Wendy Lee Coffield from the Green River on July 15, 1982. The discovery of the body behind a meat packing plant was the first clue police had to the developing nightmare ... more

Members of an Explorer Search & Rescue unit comb a field north... Photo-5414774.73393 - seattlepi.com

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Detectives Dave Reichert (center, green jacket) and Pat Ferguson gather evidence from sites where bodies were found south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the fall of 1983.(King County Sheriff's Office photo, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Detectives Dave Reichert (center, green jacket) and Pat Ferguson gather evidence from sites where bodies were found south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the fall of 1983.(King County Sheriff's ... more

Port police and investigators for the King County Medical Examiner's Office comb the area where a full human skeleton was found. It was partially burried in a grave some 200 yards north of South 192nd Street. Photo filed Oct. 27, 1983. (Photo by Jennifer Werner, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Port police and investigators for the King County Medical Examiner's Office comb the area where a full human skeleton was found. It was partially burried in a grave some 200 yards north of South 192nd Street. ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Jenne Gibbs was one of about 36 people who demonstrated Nov. 22, 1983, demanding that police crack down on prostitution along state Route 99 near Jackson International Airport in south King County. Police say victims of the Green River killer were linked to prostitution in the area. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Jenne Gibbs was one of about 36 people who demonstrated Nov. 22, 1983, demanding that police crack down on prostitution along state Route 99 near Jackson International Airport in south King County. Police say ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Bill Haglund, right of the King County Medical Examiner's Office helps remove human remains found near a baseball field just north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Photo filed March 25, 1984. (Photo by Ellen Banner, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Bill Haglund, right of the King County Medical Examiner's Office helps remove human remains found near a baseball field just north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Photo filed March 25, 1984. (Photo by ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Melissa Adams of the Womens' Coalition to Stop the Green River Murders and others speak during a press conferenece. Photo filed March 1984. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Melissa Adams of the Womens' Coalition to Stop the Green River Murders and others speak during a press conferenece. Photo filed March 1984. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Women protesting what they see as a lack of sufficient public concern over the Green River murders leave the Pike Place Market on a a march to the King County Courthouse. About 400 woman participated. Photo filed March 17, 1984. (Photo by Grant Haller, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Women protesting what they see as a lack of sufficient public concern over the Green River murders leave the Pike Place Market on a a march to the King County Courthouse. About 400 woman participated. Photo ... more

Photo: BY GRANT HALLER, MOHAI Archive

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Investigators remove the body of a young woman who apparently was killed within the prior few days and was found yards from the Green River. An elderly couple found the body. Photo filed Sept. 20, 1984. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Investigators remove the body of a young woman who apparently was killed within the prior few days and was found yards from the Green River. An elderly couple found the body. Photo filed Sept. 20, 1984. ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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A Green River Task Force member and volunteers from the Explorer Search & Rescue team hike up a ravine towards their search area off South Star Lake Road south of Kent, near Federal Way. Photo filed March 19, 1985. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

A Green River Task Force member and volunteers from the Explorer Search & Rescue team hike up a ravine towards their search area off South Star Lake Road south of Kent, near Federal Way. Photo filed March 19, ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Explorer scout David Ashby, on right, gives the command to start a thorough search of the area just south of Interstate 90 near North Bend. Phoeo filed April 4, 1984. (Photo by Jeff Larsen, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Explorer scout David Ashby, on right, gives the command to start a thorough search of the area just south of Interstate 90 near North Bend. Phoeo filed April 4, 1984. (Photo by Jeff Larsen, copyright MOHAI, ... more

Green River Task Force officers carried a woman's shrouded body from a wooded area near Kapowsin in Pierce County. She could well be the 27th victim of the Green River serial killer. Photo filed Sept. 15, 1984. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Green River Task Force officers carried a woman's shrouded body from a wooded area near Kapowsin in Pierce County. She could well be the 27th victim of the Green River serial killer. Photo filed Sept. 15, 1984. ... more

King County Police and fire officials at the second site of a body found near Southeast 244th Place and State Route 169 near Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley. Photo filed Sept. 19, 1984. (Photo by Mike Bainter, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

King County Police and fire officials at the second site of a body found near Southeast 244th Place and State Route 169 near Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley. Photo filed Sept. 19, 1984. (Photo by Mike Bainter, ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Washington County, Ore., deputy sheriffs and explorer scouts search a heavily wooded area on June 20, 1985, for clues that may link the deaths of two women to Seattle's Green River killer. Numerous bones were found at the site and were expected to be linked to an unidentified teenage girl. Another set of bones found last week were identified as the remains of Denise Darcel Bush, 23, who disappeared near Sea-Tac International Airport in October 1982. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Washington County, Ore., deputy sheriffs and explorer scouts search a heavily wooded area on June 20, 1985, for clues that may link the deaths of two women to Seattle's Green River killer. Numerous bones were ... more

This clay face was reconstructed over a skull found near Sea-Tac Airport in hopes the victim can be identified. Photo filed March 5, 1986. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

This clay face was reconstructed over a skull found near Sea-Tac Airport in hopes the victim can be identified. Photo filed March 5, 1986. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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A Green River Task Force investigator stands in the area in which a nearly complete human skeleton was found on a hillside in Auburn. The search was prompted by the discovery of a partial skull a short distance from where the car was found. The car had been stolen last week and was pushed down the Mountain View Road. (Photo by Jennifer Werner, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

A Green River Task Force investigator stands in the area in which a nearly complete human skeleton was found on a hillside in Auburn. The search was prompted by the discovery of a partial skull a short distance ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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A City of Kent police officer watches over a barracaded and taped off area in Cottonwood Grove on Frager Road on the Green River. "Possible human remains" were found there by a passerby. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

A City of Kent police officer watches over a barracaded and taped off area in Cottonwood Grove on Frager Road on the Green River. "Possible human remains" were found there by a passerby. (Copyright MOHAI, ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Cottonwood Grove on Frager Road in the city of Kent on the Green River. Searchers looking for clues after a body was found by a passerby. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Cottonwood Grove on Frager Road in the city of Kent on the Green River. Searchers looking for clues after a body was found by a passerby. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Officials remove remains from a site described as a "common grave site" for victims of the Green River serials killer. The unidentified remains were found by two children near Green River Community College. Photo filed June 29, 1987. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Officials remove remains from a site described as a "common grave site" for victims of the Green River serials killer. The unidentified remains were found by two children near Green River Community College. ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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Sue Carpentier and her bloodhound Blue search for human bones near Southgate Park near Tukwila. Some had been found nearby weeks before. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Sue Carpentier and her bloodhound Blue search for human bones near Southgate Park near Tukwila. Some had been found nearby weeks before. (Copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107)

Major, a bloodhound, takes a short rest as his owner chats with other search and rescue workers. Photo shot Feb. 26, 1990. (Photo by Ellen Banner, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

Major, a bloodhound, takes a short rest as his owner chats with other search and rescue workers. Photo shot Feb. 26, 1990. (Photo by Ellen Banner, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, ... more

Photo: MOHAI Archive

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King County police Detective Jim Doyon scans the column of files on the Green River killer stored at the King County Courthouse. Photo filed 1990. (Photo by Mike Bainter, copyright MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107) less

King County police Detective Jim Doyon scans the column of files on the Green River killer stored at the King County Courthouse. Photo filed 1990. (Photo by Mike Bainter, copyright MOHAI, Seattle ... more

Gary Ridgway with Green River Investigators at a possible homicide scene.

Gary Ridgway with Green River Investigators at a possible homicide scene.

Photo: HANDOUT FROM KING CO. SHERIFF'S, P-I File Photos

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Investigators excavate the backyard of the Auburn home of Gary Ridgway looking for clues in the Green River killings.

Investigators excavate the backyard of the Auburn home of Gary Ridgway looking for clues in the Green River killings.

Photo: MIKE URBAN, P-I File Photos

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Police investigators excavate the backyard of the Auburn home of Gary Ridgway looking for clues in the Green River killings.

Police investigators excavate the backyard of the Auburn home of Gary Ridgway looking for clues in the Green River killings.

Photo: MIKE URBAN, P-I File Photos

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King County sheriff investigators inside the front door of a home in SeaTac once occupied by Green River serial killer suspect Gary Ridgway.

King County sheriff investigators inside the front door of a home in SeaTac once occupied by Green River serial killer suspect Gary Ridgway.

Photo: JEFF LARSEN, P-I File Photos

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King County Sheriff Dave Reichart, left, takes the podium at a press conference given by King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng, right, after Maleng announced charges against Gary Ridgway. Ridgway was charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the Green River slayings. less

King County Sheriff Dave Reichart, left, takes the podium at a press conference given by King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng, right, after Maleng announced charges against Gary Ridgway. Ridgway was charged with ... more

King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng tells reporters that Gary Ridgway is being charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the Green River killings case, at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Maleng would later decline to seek a death sentence in exchange for a detailed confession from Ridgway. (AP Photo/Lem Price) less

King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng tells reporters that Gary Ridgway is being charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the Green River killings case, at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, Wednesday, ... more

King County Sheriff Dave Reichert, left, stares intently at Green River Killer Gary Leon Ridgway in this image from video taken from an Aug. 20, 2003, interrogation of Ridgway near Seattle. The image is from more than 400 hours of Ridgway video released Feb. 9, 2004, by the King County Prosecutor's Office in Seattle. Ridgway pleaded guilty in 2003 to 48 counts of aggrevated first-degree murder in killings from 1982-1991. (AP Photo/Coutesy King Co. Prosecutor's Office) less

King County Sheriff Dave Reichert, left, stares intently at Green River Killer Gary Leon Ridgway in this image from video taken from an Aug. 20, 2003, interrogation of Ridgway near Seattle. The image is from ... more

In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway is seen as he takes investigators to one of the sights where he said he allegedly buried one of his victims. On Nov. 5, 2003, Ridgway plead guilty to 48 murders dating back more than 20 years. (Photo by King County Prosecutor's Office via Getty Images) less

In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway is seen as he takes investigators to one of the sights where he said he allegedly buried one of his victims. ... more

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In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, investigators search for the remains of one of Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway victims at a unknown location. On November 5, 2003 in Seattle, Washington, Ridgway plead guilty to 48 murders dating back more than 20 years. (Photo by King County Prosecutor's Office via Getty Images) less

In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, investigators search for the remains of one of Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway victims at a unknown location. On November 5, 2003 in Seattle, ... more

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In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway is seen as he takes investigators to one of the sights where he said he allegedly buried one of his victims. On Nov. 5, 2003, Ridgway plead guilty to 48 murders dating back more than 20 years. (Photo by King County Prosecutor's Office via Getty Images) less

In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway is seen as he takes investigators to one of the sights where he said he allegedly buried one of his victims. ... more

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In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway is seen as he takes investigators to one of the sights where he said he allegedly buried one of his victims. On Nov. 5, 2003, Ridgway plead guilty to 48 murders dating back more than 20 years. (Photo by King County Prosecutor's Office via Getty Images) less

In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway is seen as he takes investigators to one of the sights where he said he allegedly buried one of his victims. ... more

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In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, investigators search for the remains of one of Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway victims at a unknown location. On November 5, 2003 in Seattle, Washington, Ridgway plead guilty to 48 murders dating back more than 20 years. (Photo by King County Prosecutor's Office via Getty Images) less

In this undated King County Prosecutor's Office handout photo, investigators search for the remains of one of Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgway victims at a unknown location. On November 5, 2003 in Seattle, ... more

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Gary Ridgway signs papers signifying that he is pleading guilty to 48 counts of aggravated first degree murder in the Green River killing cases, in front of Judge Richard A. Jones Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, in Seattle. The King County agreement, signed June 13, puts more murders on his record than any other serial killer in U.S. history. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson ) less

Gary Ridgway signs papers signifying that he is pleading guilty to 48 counts of aggravated first degree murder in the Green River killing cases, in front of Judge Richard A. Jones Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, in ... more

King County Sheriff Dave Reichert listens as Gary Ridgway pleads guilty to 48 counts of murder in the King County Courthouse in Seattle Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003. Reichart was one of the original dectectives on the case in the 1980s. Ridgway plead guilty in the Green River Killer serial murders case which began in 1982 and was the largest unsolved serial murder case in American history. Ridgway was to be sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

King County Sheriff Dave Reichert listens as Gary Ridgway pleads guilty to 48 counts of murder in the King County Courthouse in Seattle Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003. Reichart was one of the original dectectives on ... more

LuAnna Yellowrobe, left, mother of Green River Killer victim Patricia Yellowrobe, puts her hand on the shoulder of her daughter, Rona Walsh, right, as she addresses Green River Killer Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

LuAnna Yellowrobe, left, mother of Green River Killer victim Patricia Yellowrobe, puts her hand on the shoulder of her daughter, Rona Walsh, right, as she addresses Green River Killer Gary Ridgway in King ... more

Kevin Winston, brother of Green River Killer victim Tracy Winston, shows off a tattoo bearing the initials of his sister as he testifies at King County Superior Court on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Kevin Winston, brother of Green River Killer victim Tracy Winston, shows off a tattoo bearing the initials of his sister as he testifies at King County Superior Court on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway ... more

Jose Malvar Jr., brother of Green River Killer victim Marie Malvar, speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Superior Court. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Jose Malvar Jr., brother of Green River Killer victim Marie Malvar, speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Superior Court. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, ... more

Linda G. Rule wears a small photo of her daughter, Linda Jane Rule, who was killed by Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer December 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of release in King County Superior Court. less

Linda G. Rule wears a small photo of her daughter, Linda Jane Rule, who was killed by Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer December 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway was sentenced to life in ... more

King County Sheriff Dave Reichert, one of the original detectives in the Green River serial murder case, is seen before Gary Ridgway was sentenced on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway received a life sentence, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

King County Sheriff Dave Reichert, one of the original detectives in the Green River serial murder case, is seen before Gary Ridgway was sentenced on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway received a life sentence, ... more

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Gary Ridgway prepares to leave the courtroom where he was sentenced in King County Superior Court on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Gary Ridgway prepares to leave the courtroom where he was sentenced in King County Superior Court on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, with out the possibility of parole, ... more

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Mark Prothero (L) and Anthony Savage (R), lawyers for Gary Ridgway, speak with the media Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of release in King County Superior Court. less

Mark Prothero (L) and Anthony Savage (R), lawyers for Gary Ridgway, speak with the media Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of release in King County Superior ... more

Merti Winston holds a photo of her daughter Tracy Winston as she speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Merti Winston holds a photo of her daughter Tracy Winston as she speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway received 48 ... more

Virginia Graham, sister of Green River Killer victim Debra Estes, speaks in court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway received a life sentence, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Virginia Graham, sister of Green River Killer victim Debra Estes, speaks in court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway received a life sentence, without the possibility of ... more

Kathy Mills, mother of Green River Killer victim Opal Mills, addresses the court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved a life sentence, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Kathy Mills, mother of Green River Killer victim Opal Mills, addresses the court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved a life sentence, without the ... more

Rosemary Fries (L) mother of Green River Killer victim Shirley Sherrill speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway as her daughters Deanna Brewer (C) and Michele Andrews listen in King County Washington Superior Court December18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Rosemary Fries (L) mother of Green River Killer victim Shirley Sherrill speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway as her daughters Deanna Brewer (C) and Michele Andrews listen in King County Washington Superior ... more

King County Superior Court Judge Richard Jones listens during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway recieved 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

King County Superior Court Judge Richard Jones listens during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway recieved 48 life sentences, without ... more

Green River Killer Gary Leon Ridgway cries as he reads a statement prior to his sentencing on Dec. 18, 2003. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Green River Killer Gary Leon Ridgway cries as he reads a statement prior to his sentencing on Dec. 18, 2003. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the ... more

Gary Ridgway breaks down as he listens to Robert Rule, the father of victim Linda Rule during the sentencing in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway recieved 48 life sentences, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Gary Ridgway breaks down as he listens to Robert Rule, the father of victim Linda Rule during the sentencing in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway recieved 48 life ... more

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Helen Dexter (R) mother of Green River Killer victim Constance Naon, speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway recieved 48 life sentences, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Helen Dexter (R) mother of Green River Killer victim Constance Naon, speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle. Ridgway recieved 48 life ... more

Sherry Garrett, a family member of Green River Killer victim Cynthia Hinds, addresses the court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway December18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved a life sentence, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Sherry Garrett, a family member of Green River Killer victim Cynthia Hinds, addresses the court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway December18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved a life sentence, ... more

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Kathy Mill, mother of Green River Killer victim Opal Mills., addresses the court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway Dec. 18, 2003, in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved a life sentence, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Kathy Mill, mother of Green River Killer victim Opal Mills., addresses the court during the sentencing of Gary Ridgway Dec. 18, 2003, in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved a life sentence, with out the ... more

Joan Mackie mother of Green River Killer victim Cindy Smith gets a hug from King County Sheriff Dave Reichert at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway received 48 life sentences, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Joan Mackie mother of Green River Killer victim Cindy Smith gets a hug from King County Sheriff Dave Reichert at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December 18, 2003 in ... more

Deanna Brewer (R) and Michele Andrews (L) sisters of Green River Killer victim Shirley Sherrill speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. Ridgway recieved 48 life sentences, with out the possibility of parole, for killing 48 women over the past 20 years in the Green River Killer serial murder case. less

Deanna Brewer (R) and Michele Andrews (L) sisters of Green River Killer victim Shirley Sherrill speaks at the sentencing of Gary Ridgway in King County Washington Superior Court December18, 2003 in Seattle, ... more